Linda Secrist's (lsecrist) Blog

No one can argue that, over the last decade, technology has made leaps and bounds. Can anyone remember having to find properties in the filing drawers on 3X5 index cards, or in those old books? We've definitely come a long way and we continue with new and remarkable improvements each year. The ne...

SALT LAKE REAL ESTATE-SALT LAKE COUNTY BANK OWNED PROPERTY CURRENT BANK OWNED HOMES ACTIVITY REPORT  Current Market Conditions in Salt Lake County Bank Owned Homes . This report was completed as information for our Real Estate Investors who are buying Bank Owned Homes in Salt Lake County. The Ban...

Many economists are saying this is the year real estate will finally turn around: Sales will be increasing, prices will be stabilizing and conditions will be generally improving.  Unfortunately, foreclosures and other distressed properties will still make up a larger-than-desired portion of our m...

Utah Real Estate 2011 Forecast   Utah realtors are seeing lots of light at the end of the tunnel for 2011, based on the forecast of Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of realtors.  He went on to say,'In a nutshell , the worst of the housing market is over.  The new jobs, a...

This is a great write up on a listing of ours by one of the Agents on my team and I wanted to share. Good Job Brett!  To tell this story right, I must go back to 1984. Twenty seven years ago. Sounds like forever, but I remember this event so vividly that it seems like last week.  I was 16 years o...

It's never been a better time to buy Sandy Real Estate! Beautifully situated on the east bench of the picturesque Wasatch Front mountains and just minutes from the best skiing on earth, a population base of more than 250,000 people within five miles and average income levels above $80,000, Sandy...

  What is it about Draper Real Estate? I have noticed a trend in the last two years with my buyer's and leed generating programs.  I receive a much higher percentage of in State Buyer's or Locals who are looking at homes for sale in Draper, Ut.  My Relocation leeds and clients from out of State  ...

Professional staging will sell your home quicker and for more money In a slower market, it is necessary to go above and beyond to make your home sell-able. It is imperative to have a clean, inviting and exciting home for buyers to view. Not only do the buyers need to want your home, they need to ...

It's no surprise that, with the slow economy over the last few years, many people across the country have felt the stress in the finances.  Thousands of homeowners have found themselves in the unfortunate position of struggling to pay their bills every month, especially their mortgage.  Now, they...

Mortgage rates in Salt Lake County are still at all-time lows.  With 30 year rates hovering just below 5%, many first time home buyers and investors are considering coming out of the closet.  Should the home buyer take action now, or should they wait for further lowering of Mortgage rates?  My be...